Creation & Destruction. - vs Emmanuelle

The Crowning: Creation & Destruction.

06.02.22 Unknown Territory

*Redemption. This word took roots in Arata's head when the referee hit the mat for the third time. This word had haunted him ever since the loss of his title was more than a wound to his honor. The incident itself caused him internal physical pain. However, it had nothing to do with the damage Emmanuelle inflicted on him. It was more about his ambition, which was brutally beaten up along with this turn of events. Still, he had to suppress this suffocating regret, since he knew that pitying himself made no sense at all. If he were only thinking about what happened in the past, he would not be able to focus on the opportunities that the future created for him. So he got his shit together and sent a message to Emmy that he hadn't given up on the Grand Championship. First, by using her own tactics and attacking her, when she didn't expect it. Then as an example of his anger and disappointment, brutally treated a young rookie who was unlucky enough to face him immediately after he lost his championship. Anyway, he realized that this would not be enough for Emmanuelle. Especially since this girl saw nothing, but her big ego, which made her blind to the real image of the world. Therefore, it was obvious that she did not realize what threat Arata was to her. Especially after what happened at the Unbreakable Resolution. It wasn't just a title match anymore. It was about justice. It was about the moment when Arata was supposed to get back what had been stolen from him, because it cannot be called otherwise. However, this time Emmy's task will not be so easy. A stupid childish trick won't make her be able to keep this title. Not only because of the stipulation that was about to take place in their match, but also due to Arata's anger. And as everyone knew, this was the worst face of a man who seemed to be calm for most of the time. To put it simply, this part of a man's personality is something that everyone should avoid. So far, Emmy has not had a chance to face it, as Arata treated her behavior as a mere lack of manners. However, he finally got fed up with her and decided to teach her a lesson of humility.*

*However, before the man could concentrate on preparing for the match to regain his honor, he had to clear his mind a little. He wanted everything to be sorted out before taking the next step to becoming the first 2 times Grand Champion in history. Therefore, he went to a place that was once very dear to him. Namely, the territory of Raijin, where he has not been since losing direct connection with the god of thunder. However, he still had the opportunity to reach a place filled with all kinds of small lakes. Each of the liquids on this forbidden earth had a different color and properties. Arata knew perfectly well what they were for and where they were, so he immediately went to the tank with the violet-colored liquid. Then he took off his black T-shirt and slowly began to dive into the merciless shade of the purple, until he was finally completely covered by the liquid. You might think that this is a dangerous practice that could kill him. But the risk was the whole secret of that. After all, otherwise, Arata would not be able to get to his subconsciousness. That is why, he relaxed his body, closed his eyes and began to sink.*

*When the man opened his eyes again, he was surrounded by a white empty space that seemed to be endless. Arata started looking for anything until he finally noticed a small black dot in the distance. He slowly began to approach it, and when he was close enough, he remarked that it was not a dot at all, but a child sitting on the ground. The black-haired boy was resting with his back turned to him, so he didn't even know that someone was coming towards him. Therefore, Arata, in order not to scare the kid, threw a coin on the ground to get his attention. The boy's black eyes immediately followed Arata, who sat opposite him. Even so, the unexpected figure showed no signs of fear. What's more, the boy smiled and a tear ran down his cheek.*

"I'm glad you look good." These were the first words of the mysterious boy "You know who I am, don't you?"

*Arata just nodded, then verbally answered the question.*

"You are myself, or rather part of my mind and soul. You are the embodiment of my weakest point. You are my regret, sadness, pain and fear. I could have guessed you would look so pathetic, but I didn't think you would be my exact reflection from my childhood. A painful sight if I am to be honest."

*Strangely, the boy laughed, then spoke to the blonde man again without a trace of regret.*

"Well, that's why I was so happy to see you. You are different than before. You have become strong, confident and able to fight for what is important to you. You are not afraid to stand against what you think is wrong anymore. Even so, you are not mindless and you still respect the consequences. You have become one of the best in a difficult and picky industry. However, you still can't forget who you were. Moreover, the thought of what you used to be makes you move forward all the time. It makes you even stronger. That's why failures are not killing your spirit. They motivate you more than they hurt you. Not everyone can do that. Your old self would definitely not be able to deal with that so well. So I'm proud of who you've become, Arata."

*Arata rubbed his face with his hands, and stayed silent for a moment. After a short while, he speaks again.*

"No offense, but I'm also glad that I am not what I used to be. The look at my old self from the past alone, gives me physical pain. I hated my life so much. I despised myself even more. Especially since, at that time I didn't know why nobody liked me and tried to hurt me at all cost. Well, after a while, I just learned that people don't need a reason to spread hatred. But i was not smart enough when I was kid. I thought that there is no rescue for me, but something has changed. People I met showed me that it could be otherwise...that there is someone who does not consider me a complete failure. However, at that point I still would not even imagine that my life would be going in this direction. I never would have thought that I would make the career I have. I would never have believed that who I am would be so valuable to the whole world. So am I proud of myself? Word 'proud' seems to me to be understatement. You can be proud of someone because he got a good grade at school or a promotion at work. I created a physically and mentally strong, self-confident, intelligent man out of nothing. It's more of a feat worthy of a god himself, and while it might be arrogant of me to call myself that, it feels so."

*The blonde man began to breathe heavily as it was not an easy topic for him to talk about his demons from the past.*

"Of course, you are arrogant, but because your achievements in life allow you to do so. You are not someone who just talks a lot and brag. Everything you do confirms that your status is completely deserved. But always thought that you don't care about that?Especially since, from the beginning of your career, everyone felt that you were a bit cocky."

"It's not like that. I don't care what people think about me. Besides, I know I'm not the nicest person in the world. Sometimes I even act contemptuously. However, my past made me absolutely hate some behaviour and personality features. That's why I keep many at a distance, and most I don't even like. What I think is good for me. Too many times, I saw how people use others to still believe in bullshit like friendship. But everything works both ways, they don't like me either. Some just think I am a dickhead, because we had bad blood. However, some that have never talked to me, are fucking afraid to say 'hello'. They think that I have a mean bitch attitude. And I'm not saying that it's not true. However, in this way, I defend my territory. This way I have better control over my life, because emotions are never the key to success, and I don't have the time or the desire to play 'who betrays first' game. The thing is, no matter how much you push people away, they will come back."

*The boy frowned, wondering who Arata was talking about. However, the man was silent.*

"You mean someone specific?"

*The blonde man sighed one more time and without hesitating answered the boy.*

"I don't think about anyone in particular. Besides, don't get me wrong, but when I say that people don't want to leave me alone, I'm not talking about those who want to give me warmth and love. They're mostly those who can't deal with my presence itself. People who think I'm a mistake. People who still treat me like dirt from the poorest district in Osaka, who undeservedly take their place. Look, I've been in this business for three years, and since then I've had so many wars, that I don't have enough fingers to count it all. Funnily enough, none of them focused on the championships or tournaments. A lot of them were personal. First there was Arkham, who was a stupid son of a bitch. However, somehow we create a good unit and improve our relationship. The thing was, it was calm before the storm. Then it only got worse when Jacob Senn showed up and hated me for becoming the first Shogun Champion. He persecuted me, sabotaged me and tried to humiliate me for months. I hadn't even had a chance to take a breath after all that shit with him, and RD3 was already waiting to give me a fucking deja vu. Once that moron gave me a moment of peace, I couldn't get away from that clown called Raoul. The thing is, at the time, I thought he was a harmless annoying dork. I changed my mind when he put the knife in my back in front of my children. After that, the whole fucking thing with Havoc, Frontline, or my current dominance on Kingdom. Everywhere I see enemies. However, even though it was annoying, I was able to deal with it. I fought with all the measures that were needed. The thing is, I couldn't do it the same with one person. With Emmanuelle."

*The man paused for a second, but before the boy could ask about something, he continued.*

"It's not about her being a girl. It also has nothing to do with any romantic feelings. More like, the reason is the way I always perceived her. Which was a mistake. Instead of treating her like an opponent, she was more like annoying little sister. Especially since, despite her behavior and attitude, she always wanted to be close to me. Of course, for a lot of reasons. Among other things, because where I was, there was also a spotlight. But instead of being careful, I ignored it. I took it as a harmless acting from a rookie. So I let her do what she wanted, say all the stupid things. It just didn't give a fuck. But after a while I began to notice, that Emmy was starting to feel too comfortable around me. Her ego was pushed to the moon. I'm not saying that a bit of arrogance is a bad thing, but you should know how to behave. Especially since, it would be nice to have a little respect to the person that made you. Because that's the truth. I made her popular. I let her to be in my spotlight and act like she is superstar. However, it seems that this bitch doesn't know that you shouldn't bite the hand that is feeding you. Therefore, I do not intend to treat her with a grain of salt anymore. She wants war, she will get it. The thing is, she will cry in the end, that she was stupid enough to make such a mistakeI am tired. I am fed up. I am done being nice."

*The boy stood up and put a hand on his shoulder. Arata looked at the smile on his dirty face.*

"Don't feel guilty, Arata. Sometimes people have to be treated as brutally as they treat you. Especially since we've never been treated properly. That's why Emmy should learn it, that the way you behave towards others also affects you. So do her a favor, before it is too late for her silly mind. Kick her ass and show her that she should show some respect and humility from time to time." The boy nodded, then added something else "Now, get to the surface before you run out of oxygen. Or you will die."

*Arata immediately opens his eyes and bursts out forcefully from under the surface of the purple liquid. The man greedily tries to catch his breath, rubbing his wet face. Then Arata comes out on the ground, trying to calm his breathing. When it finally happens, a smile appears on his face, reflected in the purple water.*

10.02.22 Osaka, Japan

*A few days after the events that took place on Raijin's territory, Arata spent some time with his children and his current girlfriend. Which allowed him to free his thoughts a bit from the duties, that he began to show up more and more. First, upcoming defense on Clash of the Titans. Challenge from Warden in Wrestleworld, and above all a chance to regain what was so brutally taken from him. Of course, it is all about the Grand Championship and the upcoming battle with Emmanuelle. It may not have been something that kept Arata awake at night, but it was an important event for him nonetheless. Especially since he felt so much grudge to himself for the fact that he had let himself be deceived in such a child's way. Still, what irritated him the most was that he had imagined his first reign in Project Honor differently. Arata had so many plans related to changing both this company and the entire wrestling industry. What literally slipped between his fingers in a blink of an eye. However, he still wanted his plans for the future to become a reality, which is why he needed to have the Grand Championship in his possession again. Therefore, the young Japanese man did not approach this match like every other, when he was a challenger. He couldn't feel convenient enough like he usually was. This time he couldn't allow himself to think that he had much to gain and nothing to lose. On the contrary, he had everything to lose. Especially after his reign was short, he needed this victory more than anything. The man had to remind everyone who suddenly changed their minds about him, that Arata Asakura was still the best competitor on Proving Ground. The Japanese man may have known that Emmanuelle's manipulations and disgusting dirty games weren't a factor to change that. Still, the crowd was too easy to manipulate. You could notice that, looking how quick and how often they were changing their favorites. The thing is, Arata wasn't doing it for their support anyway. He was mainly thinking about his own business. Nevertheless, recognizing him as the leader of this company by them, would be useful, because then Arata could use his position in an even better way.*

*That night, the Japanese man had a little trouble falling asleep, so he was lying on his stomach with his head directed towards the window. Watching what was happening on the still busy street, he began to think a little about everything that had happened. He tried to understand where he had made a mistake, so that it wouldn't take place again. The thing is, he already knew it perfectly well. The problem with this situation was that Arata was the type of person who liked overthinking certain things. Which was because he was a perfectionist, and when he did something wrong, he really wanted to analyze his mistake from every angle possible. Was it healthy for his psyche? Not at all. It was something that brutally tormented his mind. However, even after those thoughts were gone, he still couldn't close his eyes and fall asleep. Arata just stared at the glass window for more than an hour, until he felt a woman's hand on his back. It was his current girlfriend, Mei, who also awoke to find out that her boyfriend was still awake.*

"Everything's all right?" Mei looked at the alarm clock then added a few more words "It's 3 am, you should be sleeping."

*Arata just sighed heavily and turned to face her. As he looked into her eyes, he finally answered to what was said a few seconds ago.*

"I know I should, but I can't. Apparently moving from one time zone to another a little bit fucked up my sleeping schedule. But what am I going to do about it? If I was really tired, I would probably fall asleep. Maybe my body doesn't need rest right now."

*Mei shook her head in disapproval, before continuing what she had started.*

"It seems to you that you do not need it, but everything has consequences. Eventually you will start to feel sleep deprived in the efficiency of your body and mind. Besides, it seems to me that this has nothing to do with constant travel. Do you worry about a few things that are waiting for you in the near future?"

"What should I worry about? Defending the title against two clowns? Or that this bitch will come up with some sneaky plan to come out victorious again? Please, maybe I'm focused on all of this, but that's not the reason to not close my eyes for a moment. Especially since I have no doubt that I will come out of these battles as a champion. Neither should you, Mei."

*The girl laughed gently, because she didn't want him to feel that she doubted him. On the contrary, she knew that Arata had everything to get things done.*

"I have no doubts about your competence. Especially since Emmanuelle is still mentally a kid. You can see it perfectly in her reactions, even though she tries to act like she is a damn veteran. Maybe it's a matter of too much ego, or can it also be stupidity. To be honest, it's hard to say. However, that grimace and contempt disappears from her face when something goes wrong. I've even witnessed one of these situations myself. You remember that young boy that Emmanuelle is a manager for, right? His name is Sena or something. So it turned out that the boy was a big fan of mine, and when he said it in front of her, she was red from rage. What hurt her most was that her own student didn't consider her a role model. Whereas in your case, it is a little different. Even if Hana or others don't quite want to participate in your ideology, you are still an authority for them. I think Emmanuelle would also like to be seen that way. Especially since she is constantly comparing herself to you. So when she sees that you are doing something that she is not capable of, she gets depressed and angry."

*Arata ran his hand over his face and sighed heavily.*

"Don't even talk about comparing. Ever since Emmy set foot in Wrestleworld, she has been kind of obsessed with me. I doubt she's got some crush on me because, from what I've heard, she prefers women. But something attracts her to me like a moth to the light. Which gets more and more annoying."

"Perhaps this is how she approaches it, but she does not take into account that your light will not always shine for her. Then it will be hard for her to survive, because practically all her career was built on interactions with you. Where you were, there was an interest for Emmanuelle as well. When you were gone, the bright star that she believes she is, started to fade. Besides, you saw yourself that when you were away from the Shogun Division, it was not so eagerly watched. Emmanuelle as a champion could not get the hearts of an audience who did not want to see a spoiled brat, but a real Shogun who cared about this part of Wrestleworld from day one. Then, even after she won the Warrior Rising Championship in Project Honor, she still didn't get enough attention. She supposedly had the title, but no one cared about any insignificant fights with Tara Fenix. To change it, she used the opportunity that was handed to her, to be in your spotlight again. I don't want to offend you, but it's a bit of your fault. You've been good to her for too long and let her be close to you. I know you wanted to help her grow as a competitor, but as you can see, it's not worth it. This girl is ungrateful, no matter what you do for her."

"I know, that's why I am done taking care of her bitch ass. I'm sick of her constantly following me and trying to steal my spotlight. It literally makes me crazy, when I see her somewhere nearby. However, that is not the only thing that I could complain about. I am really pissed off by the incompetence of the new authorty figures. Don't you think that it's irresponsible to require from someone to earn his shot, and then give the same thing to someone else for free? First, I had to participate in this stupid match with bunch of gaijins. Then making a clown out of myself in some shitty Black Friday Mayhem. Or whatever it was called. While she just said, she wanted a shot and she got it. That is a fucking joke. I am sick and tired of how American companies work. They have no dignity and rules. They are sucking one' person dick, while shitting on the other."

*The woman ran her hand over Arata's cheek. Then she spoke again in a calm tone of voice.*

"I agree that this is unfair. Moreover, I'm sure if Emmanuelle were in your shoes, she would be dissatisfied as well. Well, she would pretty much cry about it on twitter as she usually does. The thing is, you have been in a situation, when the whole world has been against you many times. You have had to deal with disrespect and ignorance of authority more than once. So you just have to do the same thing as always. Prove them wrong. So all you need to do is to show that goddamn general manager that he made a huge mistake. Also, you need to teach Emanuelle where she belongs and that she should be more grateful to you."

"You don't have to worry about that. This time she will not be so comfortable, because one trick is not enough to steal the victory. Moreover, this idiot can be sure that this time I am not going to disregard her cunning. She will regret that she has even dared to mess with someone like me. She will be begging for forgiveness for treating me as if I was worse than her, while she's not even close to the level I've reached. You see, that stupid girl is simply too blinded by her big ego to notice it right niw. But it's time to break the bubble and show her that the whole world doesn't revolve around her. It is time to remind her who's the best on a Proving Ground. And that is not her."

*After these words, the young couple talked for a few more minutes about what would happen at The Crowning, until they finally changed the topic. There was no point in thinking too much about this match, otherwise anxiety might creep in Arata's mind. While he did not need this at all.*

17.02.22 Osaka, Japan

*A little bit of free time that the young Japanese man had, was over in the blink of an eye. Arata had just come back home, and he was already supposed to take care of his physical preparation. After all, he couldn't forget how much work he would have in the upcoming weeks. Therefore, Arata could not allow himself to become too lazy. Hence, in order not to be distracted, he moved to his dojo for the next couple of days. It was a place that was almost like his second home. Most importantly, unlike where he lived, it was quiet and peaceful. There were no screams of children and constant requirements to play. In the dojo, he could concentrate only on work, and that was what he needed at the moment. Especially since a little loneliness was also important to him. Even if he loved his family very much, it was hard to teach an old dog new tricks. For a large part of his life, he surrounded himself only with his own company, which is why he sometimes craved solitude. Nevertheless, he had to interrupt it for a while, as fans of Project Honor seemed to be annoyed by the silence from his side. Especially since Emmanuelle's mouth was not closing even for a moment. She was barking on social media every single day. Therefore, in the evening Arata decided to record a small message, to make them leave him alone.*

*The recording begins with Arata, leaning against a wooden wall in his dojo. Behind the man's back there is an emblem with a golden dragon symbol, which is supposed to represent his name. The man is dressed in a gray hoodie, black sweatpants and black sports shoes. At the very beginning of the recording, the Japanese competitor pulls up the sleeves of his hoodie, in the same way showing the symbols of blessing on his forearms. Then he puts his hands in his pockets. Moments later, the man's calm, but cold voice echoes around the room.*

Consequences. A word that carries with it a huge stigma, that is feared by every creature alive. They are afraid of that to such an extent, that they naively try to avoid it as much as possible. While it is simply fooling yourself, because you can't run away from it anyway. Sometimes they think, that since they have not been punished so far, everyone will forgot about the stupid things they did under the influence of emotions. However, the truth is that sooner or later someone, who has something on their conscience, will have to pay for the mistakes they have made. To put it simply. There is no escaping the consequences, and I know it from my own experience. It happened more than once, but I would like to focus on one thing that hurt me a lot. My consequence haunted me for disregarding what a cunning and mischievous bitch Emmanuelle is. Because even if it is obvious that I blame her for what happened to my title reign, I should also feel bad about myself for making such a naive mistake. Even if she was the one who gave up her dignity in order to get what belonged to me at all costs. Nevertheless, I should remember that if I had treated her and this match more seriously, her triumph filled with embarrassment would never have taken place. The thing is, I'm not the only one who should expect karma to be a bitch. As much as it hurts to lose the title, you're in a much worse situation, Emmy. You pissed me off, and while I tolerated your childish antics so far, now you've fucking crossed the line. I'm sick of playing nanny for an ungrateful idiot, who never appreciated the helpful hand that I reached out to her. I'm done turning a blind eye to your disrespect to me. Finally, I'm going to give you the punishment you deserve, Emmy. Therefore, I am pretty sure you would like karma to be the only one that will chase you. Because I am much worse than that. So you can be sure that you are going to regret the way you treated me at Unbreakable Resolution. My generosity towards your bitch ass found its finish line the second you decided to use the exposed turnbuckle. That's why, you can expect, that at The Crowning you will pay me for everything you did to me. And it is going to be with an extra bonus. After all, you know yourself that I am a businessman. I don't only take what you owe me. I will also take the additional percentage that you agreed to, when you signed the contract with the devil that I am. That's why, at The Crowing, not only will I regain my Grand Championship. I will also take the remnants of your honor and dignity. If you still have any, you are a manipulative bitch.

*Surprisingly, a momentary smile appears on Arata's face, while his eyes are focused on the wooden floor for a few seconds. As Arata's gaze directs back at the camera, the man continues his statement.*

I am more than sure that at this point you are all wondering, what I am talking about. What's with all this debt that Emmanuelle has to return to me? What is the help that I started talking about? After all, it's known for months that me and Emmy aren't best friends. So let me explain it to you, because I realize that this moron doesn't understand either. Well, to take a closer look at it, we have to think about the time when Emmy took her first steps in the serious wrestling industry. It took place in the land created by a man called Jaywalker. And what was my first impression? The moment I saw her, I knew there would be trouble with her. The way she behaved and spoke to people, who had been there long before her, left me with the conclusion that she is a girl with a difficult character. However, there are plenty of such people in this business. At least that's what I thought, until she officially opened her mouth and such ridiculous bullshit came out that I almost fell off my chair. I was thinking about one specific thing then. How can someone, who is just starting their career be so confident that you can even call them insolent. But then I realized that it wasn't self-confidence, but the fear that was rooted deep inside of her. As I said before, you don't know Emmy that I met a while ago, but to be honest, she hasn't changed much since then. She just learned to pretend to be different and build a better reputation for herself. That's why, I'm not surprised you haven't noticed what this girl really is like. However, don't worry as I'm going to tell you everything. So you want to know what Emmy's first fucking words were? She just came to the ring on day one and she was bitching about how much she hates the wrestling industry. She spoke with great conviction about how pathetic this job is and how much she despises all those around her. However, with such a negative approach, why would she even want to become part of this world? Her version was that it was her whim and that she couldn't control her desire to show her superiority complex. But I know what the truth is. Namely, Emmy cared more for success than she wanted to admt. That is why, this pathetic bullshit about how much she hates and despises everyone was self-defense, in case of eventual failure. It was her lack of confidence that made her behave in such a contemptuous manner. And guess what? If you look at it carefully, absolutely nothing has happened since then. She still doesn't trust her own abilities.

*Arata snorts, making a sound full of irritation.*

Emmanuelle is still the same lost girl, who is not sure if she can handle it. She is still scared that people will just forget about her, because she will not be in the center of attention. Mainly because she cannot create this spotlight herself. So, he has to fucking steal it from others. Hence her obsession with me from the day she saw me. From then on, she always tried to be close to me, even though she kept acting like she hated me. Does she actually like me or not? It doesn't matter that much. I don't need friends like this anyway. What's important in all of that, is that Emmy recognizes my position in the industry. She is intelligent enough to know that, where Arata Asakura is, there is also the center of attention. No matter what company. No matter what part of the world. I am always the biggest attraction. My title reign as Shogun Champion is perfect proof of that. While I was in control of this division, it was the most important in the whole Wrestleworld. And the championship that belonged to me had the status of the most prestigious. However, it was not a coincidence, because we all know that the champion creates the belt, not the other way around. It is the effort you put into its development that defines how important this piece of metal is. However, that was even more noticeable when Emmy got lucky enough to take it from me. Do you know what happened then? Shogun division got fucking dead until Sabertooth stopped that circus with Emmanuelle as the main clown. But even after all of this, she was still trying to ruin the reputation of the belt that I created. She was desperately trying to remain relevant by sending her goons at me and Chris. Showing that she completely misunderstands the essence of being a champion. Therefore, I assume that you should come to an important conclusion after this little story. You should understand that Emmy is not a young talent, that will change the Grand Championship. She is a fucking cancer, that will kill the entire Project Honor.

*The man takes his hand out of his pocket and runs his fingers over his blond beard. Arata is remaining silent for a moment, but it doesn't take a long time before he speaks again.*

I'd like to say something else, but I'm really disappointed with what you've become, Emmy. When I allowed you to be close to me and use my spotlight, I had high hopes for you. Even if many people immediately found you an annoying snob, I had a little bit of belief that there was a good girl behind that scowl and lack of manners. That's why, I decided that I would help you become a star, even if I didn't say it directly. Let's just say, I'm not in the habit of inviting others to my dojo. I prefer when they come to me, but this is not what I want to say. The point is, I have taken some kind of protection over you and turned a blind eye to your ignorance, because I wanted to help you grow as a wrestler. Therefore, I would like you to understand that you owe your entire career to me and no one else. I am the man who created Emmanuelle. Not you. However, what was supposed to be my biggest project, turned out to be a failure of all time. Instead of someone who could be heir of Arata Asakura, it happened that I am left with a spoiled brat. Who sees nothing else but the tip of her nose. To such an extent, that she doesn't even notice that I've been helping her all this time. Moreover, she bit the hand that was feeding her. Which was a huge mistake. However, the way you acted at Unbreakable Resolution showed me one thing. Namely, that you are still afraid of me. You are still aware that you are not able to deal with me in fair fight, so you have to look for other solutions. Don't you think it's pathetic? Funnily enough, I know where it all comes from. Because you are simply afraid of failure. Especially since we all know how terrible you are dealing with them. Last time when something bad happened, you had your big metal breakdown. So after losing your championship, you decided to be edgy and shave your head. Apparently it was supposed to be a statement of how strong you are. But for me it was a sign of weakness only. You know why? Because the length of your hair or the color of your ring gear does not make you a different person. Real change happens elsewhere.

*Arata points his finger at his head, as an obvious continuation of what he said a moment ago.*

But from what I see, you don't realize it, princess. Though what would I expect from a rich bitch, who has never experienced real life problems or actual suffering. So, it doesn't surprise me that you don't know the value of becoming mentally strong, because you've never had to build yourself from scratch. You never had to think about what element of yourself to keep and which one to throw away, in order to become the best version of yourself. The point is, while a comfortable life is what everyone wants, it often makes you weak. It gives the illusion of being locked in a golden cage and isolated from real life. That's why most snobs like Emmy don't take things like hard work, honor, or gratitude seriously. Which is shocking, looking at the fact that she could not have had a better start in the wrestling industry. Not only did she not have to work her ass off for a contract in the industry, because it was easily reachable for her with money and connections. She also had a person who wanted to help her gain a good reputation. I wasn't that lucky. The only nice thing I remember was the few days, when I was able to sleep for more than three hours. After all, I spent almost the entire day going to work, school and training to become someone worthy of attention. You have no idea how difficult it is to put it all together, especially since you are nothing more than a piece of shit in the eyes of society. Despite all this, I have achieved more than anyone could have imagined. So you can deduce for yourself, the man of success that I am, is made primarily of failures. From failures that have caused me so much pain, as if someone was throwing something heavy on me. Even so, I have never ever doubted who I am and who I might become. Therefore, you should be ashamed that you acted like a spoiled teenager, who was just dumped by her first boyfriend. While people like me are able to treat failures as motivation. Not a reason to make a drama.

*The man pauses for a moment to take a deep breath. Then he moves on with his speech.*

I don't really understand what your problem is with me, but there is one thing that I'm sure of. I know perfectly well that you are selfish and greedy, Emmy. Not to mention that your self-esteem is too high, that you could even be called narcissistic. Though I'm not sure it's not a very delicate term in your case. So I dare to say that you have a God complex, while you are just a poor human. However, your presumptuousness towards me cannot be called otherwise. So you know what? I really can't believe you have the balls to say such things about me on social media. Are you really stupid enough to think that I fear you? More importantly, have I ever given you a reason to think so? You never saw a little sign of fear on my face. Even when I was facing way bigger players than you, Emmy. Why do you think you are so unique, that I should feel afraid? Yep. Makes no sense when you give it a little bit of time. So let it be the chance for you to realize that sometimes you need to think twice before speaking. Because what you thought was a serious statement about me, sounded more like a pathetic joke. Honestly, you are an even bigger one.

*Arata pulls his arms forward, allowing the viewer to take a closer look at the two symbols of blessing written in kanji. One of them stands for "Creation", the other for "Destruction". *

Moving toward success over dead bodies is effective, but only until you discover that one of your victims is still alive. Unfortunately then, they will come back and attack you with even bigger force than you have experienced before. However, you may wonder if it is a moral move? Even if someone has treated you like garbage, it doesn't mean that you should humiliate yourself as much as they did, just to pay them back. The thing is, there are exceptions to every rule. Especially when it comes to Emmy, since she is not a random enemy of mine. She is my failed pet project. Therefore, since I have created something, I have the right to destroy it as well. This is how this world works.

So be prepared that at The Crowing, I will not only take what you owe me. You can also consider that one night, as the date of your death. Because I'm sick of playing in some high school drama with you and your ego every couple of months, Emmy. We have to fucking finish it. So at The Crowning, you will learn that your place has never been in a high league and the only reason you had your five minutes there, was my good heart.

That is why, it is a matter of days until I am crowned as the first ever 2 times Grand Champion. While you can cry me a fucking river, bitch.

*A few moments after these words the screen fades black, and thus the recording ends.*